“April, April, it does what it wants” – a month full of weather moods! A mix of sun, rain and even snow – you never know what to expect. But one thing is certain: spring is on its way, the days are getting longer and the anticipation of summer is in the air. The longing for terraces, beer gardens and all kinds of outdoor activities increases with every ray of sunshine. And of course, April in Berlin has plenty of highlights in store – which we definitely don’t want to keep from you!
Berlin dances into May
Berlin isn’t just dancing into May – the city is kicking off the new month with a musical explosion full of energy! At Heavy Raw Tation, a night that has it all awaits you at RAW-Gelände: 6 floors, 3 clubs, an unforgettable experience. On April 30, it’s time to say goodbye to April with a great mood and even better beats and dance into May until 5 am. Look forward to a cross-genre night with indie, pop, metal, techno and much more – Berlin, the No. 1 city for live music, will once again show how versatile and unique its sounds are.
📍Location: RAW-Gelände, Revaler Str. 9910245 Berlin
SKALAR – Light, sound & pure atmosphere
DARK MATTER expands its universe and brings SKALAR back to Berlin! The acclaimed installation by Christopher Bauder and Kangding Ray transforms the new Kunsthalle TRANSFORMATOR into a breathtaking interplay of light and sound. Since its premiere in Berlin in 2018, SKALAR has toured with solo exhibitions in Amsterdam, Mexico City, Riyadh, Zurich and Detroit – and now it can finally be experienced again for a short time in the capital.
Look forward to floating mirrors, perfectly synchronized light choreographies and a multidimensional sound system. What can you expect? A captivating audiovisual narrative of luminous spatial drawings and immersive soundscapes – hypnotic, intense and unforgettable.
📍Location: DARK MATTER Berlin, Köpenicker Ch 46, 10317 Berlin
ℹ️Mehr InfoHotel Dracula – a dark metaverse
April in Berlin not only brings flowers, but also a pinch of fear and horror. Hotel Dracula takes you on a journey into the dark underground – an immersive experience with high-tech and impressive special effects. In the eerie rooms of this hotel, a new scary moment awaits you at every turn. Pure thrills guaranteed!
📍Location: Spandau Arcaden, VREX SPACE, Klosterstraße 3, 13581 Berlin
ℹ️Mehr Info & ticketsExperience Berlin’s sea of cherry blossoms in 2025
April in Berlin is inextricably linked with the blossoming splendor of the countless cherry trees in the streets of the capital. We have already presented the best spots for a stroll among the pink blossoms elsewhere. You can celebrate the arrival of spring at the Cherry Blossom Festival, which is held annually in the Gardens of the World. Traditional costumes, customs and dishes from Japan, China and Korea await you there on April 5 and 6!
📍 Location: Korean Garden, Eisenacher Str. 99, 12685 Berlin
ℹ️Mehr InfoThe last days of Pompeii – the immersive exhibition
Experience the last moments of the legendary city before it was reduced to rubble by the eruption of the volcano Vesuvius! In this unique exhibition, you can experience the hustle and bustle of Pompeii up close – from the Villa of Mysteries to the ancient streets and the thrilling gladiator fight in the packed amphitheater. Get ready to travel from Berlin to Pompeii and immerse yourself in the year 79 AD!
📍Venue: New Media Art Center, Revaler Straße 99, 10245 Berlin
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